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StevenDouglas · 2 days ago

Senior Director Americas Controller

Harvey, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$225K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

StevenDouglas is a global manufacturer based out of Chicago's south suburbs, and they are seeking a Senior Director Americas Controller. This role involves overseeing financial management, compliance, and strategic support while leading a team of 16 and reporting directly to the regional CFO.

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Growth Opportunities

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Nick Jochim

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS and GAAP

Provide leadership and guidance to teams managing general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, taxes, and fixed assets

Oversee month-end close, account reconciliations, and intercompany procedures for entities in the US, Canada, Mexico, and South America

Ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality completion of all financial close processes with a proactive, hands-on approach

Maintain, strengthen, and evolve internal controls to ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements

Coordinate and actively participate in external audits, serving as a key liaison with auditors to ensure smooth and successful audit outcomes

Deliver clear financial analysis and actionable insights to support strategic business initiatives and decision-making

Identify, drive, and implement process improvements, automation, and digital solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Play a key role in major finance-related projects, including the global ERP upgrade to SAP S/4HANA

Build and sustain a collaborative, high-performance team culture aligned with FUCHS’ core values: respect, trust, integrity, reliability, and value creation

Align departmental objectives with corporate strategy, fostering professional development, mentoring talent, and promoting continuous improvement

Communicate financial results effectively to stakeholders and influence decision-making across the organization